성황의 아이들 [2]

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250. Soul Stone (4)

[...] Shouldn't I have asked something more?]

After a while of silence, the Demon King broke the silence and opened his mouth.

[I think the evil spirit said something very important. The Archbishop of the Dark Church and the Apostle of Rest? He is the master of souls? Isn't this normal?]

That's right.

Seongjin picked up the amulet with a shocked expression.

[Mores' past, which you don't remember, clearly has some kind of connection with the Dark Church. Let's call again and ask in more detail.]

'hmm... ... .'

That is correct in every detail.

But why? I felt like I didn't want to dig too deeply into what that guy said.

'This feeling isn't all that new, though.'

Since first waking up in Delcross, Seongjin has an unusual record of overlooking many things. Despite her inability to contain her curiosity.

At first, I thought it was simply because everything was annoying and that such things were not important in a life of extras.

'But my father said that all of these are defense mechanisms that I unconsciously use to stay in Delcross.'

If so, shouldn't we know the details?

So, wouldn't receiving biased information from evil spirits also prematurely define me? Just by thinking that way, your relationship with the Dark Church may deepen.

[If you think that way, that's even more of a problem... ... .]

The demon lord pondered something and added in a worried voice.

[Is it really okay? Talking to your father.]

'huh?'

[Somehow, I feel like the Dark Church is actually a group that serves the devil. Just look at the 'Repentance' church that attacked the merchant hall on the way. As far as I know, there actually exists a high-ranking Demon King with the name 'Repentance' and the attribute of 'Penance'.]

'hmm... ... .'

[Those claiming the name of the Demon King even summoned the 'Demon Beast', how could that not be related to the devil?]

The Demon King said that he suspected that all sects of the Dark Church were actually groups that served high-ranking Demon Lords.

Considering the fact that they enjoy slowly encroaching on the world before a full-scale invasion, what better and more reliable method could there be than underground religious activities?

[What are all those high-ranking demon lords? They are the complete opposite of your father. Wouldn't it be good for the evil spirits of the church that serve those people to know that you have a connection?]

Regardless of the fact that Hayes doesn't feel any demonic energy, the connection between him and the devil is certain.

[If that evil spirit was something that could be tolerated, would your father have killed it in the first place? therefore... ... .]

The Demon King, who was continuing his heated explanation, suddenly became startled and asked Seongjin.

[huh? Seongjin Lee, why aren't you saying anything?]

Seongjin scratched his cheek with an embarrassed expression in response to the devil's question.

[...] Hey, you really?]